Cornflake Baked Chicken

Looking for a new chicken recipe and craving that “fried” chicken taste without wanting to fry–definitely give my Cornflake Baked Chicken recipe.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 324kcal

Author Katie

Ingredients

2 cups cornflakes crushed
¼ teaspoon paprika
pinch of garlic powder
1 egg
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons Louisiana style hot sauce
4 chicken breast
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. While the oven preheats, using a food processor blend until cornflakes are crushed.
Place the crushed cornflakes in a shallow dish, sprinkle with the paprika and garlic powder. Mix well and set to the side.
In another shallow dish mix together the egg, water and hot sauce. Whisk until incorporated and set next to the Cornflake mixture
Grab a rimmed baking sheet fitted with a wire rack. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Rinse and pat dry the chicken. Then season with salt and pepper on both sides (to taste). Dip the chicken breast in the egg mixture followed by the cornflake mixture. Make sure you coat both sides well. and then place on the wire rack. Repeat until all your chicken is coated and battered.
Place the chicken in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit and the tops of the chicken is golden and crispy. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

The secret to a crisp outer crust is using a baking sheet with a wire rackon top. That ensures that the chicken on the bottom won’t become soggy and that it will crisp all around!

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